For bars, dining spaces and brand stores
We plan counters, work areas, storage and guest circulation around the atmosphere, seating and service model.
SERVICE 02
Commercial spaces
Design & build
We design and build spaces around both their character and the way they operate.
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OUR APPROACH
What will your guests experience, and how will the space work?
We begin with what guests will experience and how the team will work. The intended atmosphere, operating model and site conditions guide entrances, waiting areas, seating and workspaces, followed by materials, lighting, furniture and construction.
WHEN WE CAN HELP
We can join your project
at any of these stages.
For experience-led spaces
We review the proposed content and operating plan to define the spatial layout, movement sequence, lighting and finishes.
For shops within convention centres and larger facilities
We review shared circulation and facility requirements, then plan the entrance, waiting, ordering and seating areas.
SELECTED PROJECTS
See how we have addressed similar spatial questions.
Dining · Kitchen and guest circulation
How can atmosphere and daily operation work together?
We positioned the kitchen around the cooking sequence and equipment, then planned seating and aisles. Dark materials and warm light established the dining atmosphere.
branding · interior · construction
Explore JANGJEONGJEONG
Mall store · Edges and entrances
How can a shop stand out within a larger facility?
Within Starfield's shared circulation, a shaped ceiling and planters define the store edge, while signs and colour continue through the seating area.
interior · construction
Explore PIPIT BURGER
Store renewal · Spatial experience
How can a new concept continue throughout the space?
Introducing baguettes and a picnic experience to an existing doughnut café, we connected display, ordering and pickup with indoor seating and the courtyard.
interior · construction
Explore CRAC CRACKSCOPE
We connect the required work
into one continuous process.
These services can be combined or commissioned separately to suit the project. The scope is agreed after consultation.
Use & Site Conditions
We review the brand, operating model, floor area, building services and facility requirements to define the design and construction scope.
Layout & Operational Flow
Entrance, display, consultation, work, storage and service are planned around the actual order of daily operations.
Branding, Furniture, Materials & Lighting
We agree the branding and signage scope, then carry the character of the space through materials, lighting and custom furniture.
Construction Delivery
Within the agreed project scope, Atelier SOW plans and directly manages fabrication, construction, schedule and quality.
RELATED PROJECTS
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DO'S FLOWER
The curve of a flower translated into the movement of people and work.
DINING
JANGJEONGJEONG SANGAM
The temperature of fire translated through curves and light.
CAFE · DINING
CAFE MILLING
Warmth shaped through the relationship of light and material, not a single colour.
TEA HOUSE · Design Proposal
HADONG TEA HOUSE
The time required for tea to infuse became a spatial sequence.PROCESS
From the first question
to decisions on site
Consultation & Site Review
We discuss the use, operating model, location, size, budget and preferred schedule, then review site conditions and the work required.
Planning & Scope
We propose guest and staff circulation, a layout and a concept, then agree the design and construction scope and schedule.
Design & Cost Review
We develop materials, lighting and furniture into drawings, reviewing fabrication methods and construction items against the budget.
Construction & Completion
We carry out the agreed construction scope, directly manage progress and quality, and review the finished work and preparations for operation.
BEFORE YOU ASK
Questions often asked
at the first inquiry
01Can we discuss an escape room or an experience-led space?
We review the proposed content and operating plan to define the design and construction scope for layout, circulation, finishes and lighting. Where game content or specialist equipment is required, we also clarify who will provide it and how it connects to the spatial design.
02What should I include in the first inquiry?
Share the location, approximate floor area, intended use, preferred schedule and budget range as far as you know them. You can enquire before all the conditions are decided; we can work through the remaining questions in the first consultation.
03Can I enquire about a small shop?
We do not determine suitability by floor area alone. In the initial consultation, we consider whether the use, required scope and schedule align with Atelier SOW's approach.
04Can I commission only the space if a logo and brand already exist?
Yes. Existing brand assets can be translated into the façade, circulation, materials and signage as a spatial design scope.
05Can furniture and fixtures be included?
Custom furniture and fixtures essential to the spatial experience and daily operation can be included in the project. Their fabrication scope and method are defined during design.
START A PROJECT
Tell us every condition,
even if it is not fully resolved.
Tell us the intended use, location, approximate size, schedule and budget as far as you know them. You can enquire before every detail is decided.
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